The B.C. Forest Safety Council is urging caution after the owner of a Prince George log hauling company was killed while on the job earlier this month.
The man was jump-starting a tractor near his shop when it moved inadvertently, pinning him under the rear wheels, the BCFSC said in a posting. The incident occurred on Aug. 9.
"Our condolences go out to the family and co-workers of the deceased," the BCFSC said.
WorkSafeBC is investigating. An agency spokesman said the company's name is J.O. Trucking and the incident occurred on a farm near Highway 97.
It was the third death in the last 10 months involving equipment or vehicles rolling over workers.
"The previous incidents occurred in the Fraser Lake and Ladysmith areas where workers were doing maintenance underneath a log truck and a heavy duty truck," BCFSC said.
The agency urged workers to take precautions when working around equipment, including making sure locking out procedures are followed.
None of the victims' names were released.
